DIGITAL BLENDER
DPB500
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We believe that taking small steps every day to live a healthier life
can have a big impact and that the best path to wellness is to eat
whole, natural foods. At Dash, we make products that make it easier
for you to prepare and eat real food at home, so that you can feel
your best. In the store, in your kitchen, and online we gives you the
tools and the support to make delicious healthy meals.
That’s what living unprocessed is all about!
DIGITAL
BLENDER
Important Safeguards ....................................................................4-5
Parts & Features
Using Your Chef Series Digital Blender
Blender Settings Guide
Maintenance & Cleaning
Recipes
Customer Support
Warranty
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Read all instructions carefully.
important safeguards
• Remove all packaging and labels from appliance prior to use.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord,
plugs, or appliance in or near water or other liquids.
• For any maintenance other than cleaning, please contact
StoreBound directly at 1-800-898-6970 from 7AM - 7PM
PST Monday – Friday, or by email at
support@storebound.com.
• Keep appliance away from children when in use.
• Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in
use, during assembly, during disassembly, and before
cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord,
damaged plug, after the appliance malfunctions, is
dropped, or damaged in any manner.
• Only use attachments that are recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not leave your Chef Series Digital Blender unattended
while it is operating.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables, counters,
or touch hot surfaces.
• Always make sure that the Pitcher is locked securely in
place before engaging the motor. Do not remove the
Pitcher before the blender is nished operating.
• Make sure that the Digital Dial is in the “0” position after
each use. Make sure that the motor stops completely
before disassembling.
• Do not place your ngers or other foreign objects into the
appliance while it is operating. If food becomes lodged
in the blades, turn off and unplug the appliance before
trying to remove the ingredients.
• Do not use the appliance if any of the parts are damaged.
• Do not use without the Lid in place.
• Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades while
appliance is engaged to reduce the risk of severe injury or
damage to the blender.
• The blades in the blender are sharp. Handle carefully. Do
not touch the blades in the base of the Pitcher with bare
hands.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas plate, hot
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• When cleaning, do not submerge the Motor Base (with
electrical parts) in any liquid; instead use a soft, wet cloth
to wipe down. The Chef Series Digital Blender Motor Base
is NOT dishwasher safe.
• Do not operate the blender when the Pitcher is empty.
• When blending tough or dry foods for a prolonged period
of time, the temperature monitoring system may shut
down the motor to prevent overheating. This may occur
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
when the blender is overloaded. Unplug the blender and
place the Motor Base in a well-ventilated area, allowing
it to cool down for 45 minutes. Try removing some of the
ingredients before continuing to blend.
• Make sure the Lid is closed tightly during blending to
prevent liquid from splashing out.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the Pitcher while the motor
is running to prevent injuries or damages.
• When making hot food, it is highly recommended to start
at a low setting and gradually increase the speed setting,
or simply use the “Pulse” mode.
• When making sauces, stufng, etc., add 2-3 cups of
ingredients at a time. Keep the blending time below
2 minutes to prevent the motor from overloading or
overheating. If the motor stops abruptly, allow the motor
temperature to decrease before continuing to blend.
• Always place soft or liquid ingredients in the blender
before adding hard ingredients or ice cubes.
• Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before
removing the Pitcher. If not done accordingly, the drive
gear may become damaged.
• If a burning odor comes from the blender, shut the
appliance off immediately. This may be caused by
abrasion of the rubber feet on the Motor Base. Make sure
that the rubber feet are stable and that the appliance is
properly assembled.
• If the blades become jammed during the blending
process, use the Tamper to stir the food in the Pitcher,
allowing air to escape. Close the Lid tightly and continue
to blend.
• When blending tough or sticky foods, begin blending at
a low speed. If the blender does not mix the ingredients
to your preference, disconnect the appliance and use
a spoon or spatula to incorporate the ingredients and
release any captured air in the Pitcher. Close the Lid and
continue blending.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they are provided with supervision and instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• StoreBound shall not accept liability for damages caused
by improper use of the appliance.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not completely t in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not
attempt to modify the plug in any way.
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PARTS & FEATURES
Measuring Cup
Lid
Pitcher
Solid Steel Blades
Tamper
Digital Dial
Motor Base
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Manual
Soup
Puree Crush
Smoothie
FrozenRinse
Digital Dial Detail
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USING YOUR CHEF SERIES DIGITAL BLENDER
Before Using Your Chef Series Digital Blender:
• Clean your blender and all of its parts prior to rst use. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE MOTOR
BASE IN WATER OR ANY LIQUID. MAKE SURE THE BLENDER IS UNPLUGGED.
• Read the entire instruction manual and save for further use.
• Remove any stickers and packaging before use.
• Use a wet cloth to wipe down the Motor Base.
• Wash the Tamper, Measuring Cup, Lid, and Pitcher with soapy water and a sponge. Use a
dish brush to clean the blades. Do not use your hands.
• Note: always make sure that the Lid is secure before blending. Keep hands and utensils out
of the Pitcher when in use.
• Place the Motor Base on a stable surface and plug in the appliance.
• Place the Pitcher on the Motor Base. When the Pitcher is secure, you should hear a beeping
sound.
• Place your ingredients into the Pitcher, making sure to add your liquid ingredients rst,
then powdered ingredients, then solid ingredients.
• Make sure the Lid is securely in place before engaging the appliance.
• Press the “Start/Stop” button to turn the blender on.
• You have the option to choose one of the pre-set Digital Dial modes, or to choose your
own speed and time setting. If you are choosing your own speed and time, set the Digital
Dial to the “Manual” setting (middle setting).
• Follow the “Blender Settings Guide” section to choose the right setting.
• Press the “Start/Stop” button again to start the blender.
• Use the Tamper to make sure all the ingredients are combined properly.
• After you are nished blending, unplug the blender.
• Clean the Pitcher immediately after each use.
• You can use the “Rinse” setting to make the cleaning process easier.
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BLENDER SETTINGS GUIDE
START/STOP BUTTON
When the blender is rst plugged in, it is in energy saving mode and the “Start/Stop” button will
immediately ash red. To begin using the blender, push the ashing “Start/Stop” button. After
pushing the “Start/Stop” button, the preset Digital Dial, “Speed”, “Time” and “Pulse” buttons will
light up and the blender is ready for use. To begin using the blender, select a setting from the preset
Digital Dial menu (“Purée”, “Soup”, “Smoothie”, “Crush” or “Frozen”) or operate in “Manual” mode
using the “Pulse”, “Time”, or “Speed”options. To terminate blending at any point during operation,
push the “Start/Stop” button.
TIME SETTING BUTTONS
When the preset Digital Dial is on the “Manual” setting (or mode) you can customize your blending
time. To increase blending time, press the “Time +” button; to decrease blending time, press the
“Time -” button. The longest/maximum time setting is 10 minutes, and is displayed as 10:00. When
the digital time/speed display reads 00:00, the blender has no time set for blending. Optionally,
you may adjust the time (“Time +” or “Time -”) when the blender is running. When you have set your
custom time, press the “Start/Stop” button to operate the blender. To terminate blending at any point
during operation, push the “Start/Stop” button.
SPEED SETTING BUTTONS
When the preset Digital Dial is on the “Manual” setting (or mode) you can customize your blending
speed. To increase the blending speed, press the “Speed +” button. To decrease blending speed,
press the “Speed -” button. Blending speeds are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and H (for high.) Optionally,
you may adjust the speed (“Speed +” or “Speed -”) when the blender is running.
your custom speed, press the “Start/Stop” button to operate the blender. To terminate blending at
any point during operation, push the “Start/Stop” button.
When you have set
PULSE BUTTON
The “Pulse” button allows you to run the blender at its highest speed (H) for short time intervals.
Press and hold the “Pulse” button to achieve desired blending results. The blender will immediately
stop upon releasing the “Pulse” button.
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PRESET DIGITAL DIAL
The preset Digital Dial includes six convenient preset menu options: “Rinse”, “Purée”, “Soup”, “Smoothie”, “Crush”,
and “Frozen”. To begin, rotate the preset Digital Dial either clockwise or counter-clockwise to select a menu item or
to operate in manual mode. After choosing a preset menu option, press the “Start/Stop” button to begin blending.
To terminate blending at any point during operation, push the “Start/Stop” button.
This setting allows you to thoroughly clean/rinse the blender.
Prior to using the rinse setting, wash the Pitcher in hot, soapy
Rinse
Purée
Soup
Smoothie
water. Afterwards, pour water into the Pitcher and run the
blender on the “Rinse” setting. The rinse time is approximately
28 seconds.
This setting is for making sauces, baby foods, purées,
and other delicious meals. The purée blending time is
approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds.
This setting is convenient for preparing a wide variety of soups.
The blending time is approximately 8 minutes, resulting in
piping-hot, ready-to-serve soups!
This setting is perfect for making smoothies, shakes, mixed
drinks, juices, and frozen drinks. The blending time is
approximately 50 seconds.
Crush
Frozen
This setting is for crushing ice. The ice that comes out of the
blender is snow-like. The blending time is approximately 1 minute.
This setting is for making frozen treats such as ice cream,
snow cones, Italian ice, and much more. The blending time is
approximately 1 minute.
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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Before cleaning or moving the appliance make sure to unplug the blender.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE OR THE PITCHER IN
WATER OR LIQUID.
• Thoroughly dry the Pitcher prior to storing. The Pitcher and Motor Base are
NOT dishwasher safe.
• To Clean Your Blender:
• Remove the Pitcher from the Motor Base.
• Empty any extra contents of the Pitcher into the trash.
• Fill the Pitcher halfway with warm water and a few drops of dish soap.
• Run the blender on the “Rinse” setting. Rinse with hot or warm water.
• Wipe down the Motor Base with a damp cloth.
• Wash the Tamper and Lid in the sink with hot soapy water.
• Make sure to rinse the Pitcher well in order to eliminate any soap residue, and dry the
Motor Base with a dishcloth to reduce moisture.
• When storing the Pitcher for an extended period of time, store it upside down without the
Lid to allow any residual moisture to evaporate.
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CHEF SERIES
DIGITAL BLENDER
RECIPE
BOOK
22 delicious and unprocessed recipes
from smoothies, to soups, to sorbet.
INGREDIENTS:
CHILLAX
SMOOTHIE
½ cup spinach
1 banana
¼ cup frozen blueberries
¼ cup frozen mango
DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
¼ cup frozen peaches
1 tbsp ax seed
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup almond milk
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Chocolate
Peanut Butter
SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
1½ bananas, frozen
3 tbsp creamy
peanut butter
2 tbsp cocoa powder
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients in the Chef Series Digital Blender until smooth.
Pour into a glass and enjoy.
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
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INGREDIENTS:
Key Lime
Protein
SMOOTHIE
1 frozen banana
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp almonds
2 tbsp lime juice
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp honey
2 scoops plant based
½ cup ice cubes
protein powder
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PURE
MELON
JUICE
INGREDIENTS:
cucumber
1 cup honeydew diced
1 celery stalk
6 mint leaves
½ cup cold water
DIRECTIONS:
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until well combined.
Pour through a strainer to remove pulp, garnish with extra mint,
and serve immediately.
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KALE YEAH!
SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
6 cups kale
2 cups almond milk
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 frozen banana
DIRECTIONS:
Pour the almond milk into the blender.
Then, add the additional ingredients into the blender and run the
“Smoothie” setting or blend on High for 45 seconds.
Use the Tamper to push the ingredients into the bottom of the blender.
1 green apple, seeded
and quartered
½ lemon, juiced
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BERRY
SORBET
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups frozen blueberries
2 frozen bananas
½ cup unsweetened
almond milk
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients in the blender until the mixture reaches
a sorbet consistency.
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SUNSET
SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound golden beets
1 apple, cored
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
1 cup water
DIRECTIONS:
Roast beets, onion, and garlic in an oven preheated to 375º F until
beets are tender (60-90 minutes depending on the size of beets).
Purée all the vegetables and the apple in the Chef Series Digital
Blender with the water, salt, and pepper. Blend on the “Soup” setting
until hot.
Serve with a dollop of coconut cream and herbs of your choice.
½ tsp sea salt
ground pepper
garnish with coconut cream
and fresh herbs
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zesty
GAZPACHO
INGREDIENTS:
4 lbs. fresh tomatoes diced
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ extra virgin olive oil
1 cup cucumbers diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled
DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients except the ground pepper into the blender
and purée until smooth.
Serve this soup chilled topped with fresh rosemary and freshly
ground pepper.
1 red pepper, seeded and
cut into chunks
1 tbsp sea salt
freshly ground pepper
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CHILLED
AVOCADO
SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
2 large cucumbers,
peeled, seeded, and
roughly chopped
½ medium avocado, peeled
and roughly chopped
1 small sweet onion,
roughly chopped
DIRECTIONS:
Place all the ingredients for the soup in the blender and purée until
very smooth. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve cold.
1 ½ cups greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh dill
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
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Green
GoOdNess
JUICE
INGREDIENTS:
2 celery stalks
1 green apple, cored
and sliced
1 kiwi, peeled
1 pear, cored and sliced
DIRECTIONS:
Place the celery, apple, kiwi, pear, spinach, and kale into the blender
and blend until well combined.
Pour through a strainer to remove pulp. Top off with a squeeze of
lime juice and serve immediately.
1 bunch of baby spinach
2 leaves of kale,
veins removed
½ lime
½ cup cold water
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COCONUT
MOCHA
Frappé
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cold brew coffee
cup coconut milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 cups ice
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients together in the blender on the “Smoothie”
setting. Add more ice if you want a thicker consistency.
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Peaches ‘N
Cream
SHAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup canned or fresh
peach slices
½ cup vanilla ice cream
1 ½ cups milk
honey, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients until desired consistency is reached.
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ALMOND
MILK
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup raw almonds
3 cups water
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Soak almonds in water for 8 hours.
Pour almonds and water into the blender. Blend until completely
smooth and emulsied.
Pour through a ne strainer, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve immediately.
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MEDITERRANEAN
HUMMUS
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups drained canned chickpeas,
liquid reserved
½ cup tahini (sesame paste),
with some of its oil
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled
DIRECTIONS:
Place all the ingredients except the parsley in your blender and
begin to purée the mixture; add the chickpea liquid or water as
needed to allow the machine to produce a smooth purée.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve, drizzled with more olive oil
and sprinkled with a bit more cumin or paprika and some parsley.
1 tbsp ground cumin or paprika,
or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
salt and freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
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ALMOND
BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups roasted almonds
1 tbsp almond oil, optional
DIRECTIONS:
Mix the almonds with the almond oil and purée the mixture in your
blender until smooth.
Store your almond butter in a sealed container in the fridge.
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PEANUT
BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
16 oz bag of dry roasted peanuts
1 tbsp peanut oil
1 tbsp honey, optional
DIRECTIONS:
Mix the roasted peanuts with the peanut oil and purée the mixture
in the blender until smooth.
Store your peanut butter in a sealed container in the fridge.
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BLOODY
MARY
INGREDIENTS:
6 cups tomato juice
1 lemon, juiced
4 tbsp of horseradish
2 tbsp of Worcestershire
Sauce
SEASONED SALT:
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp coarse ake salt
1 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all your Bloody Mary ingredients using the “Smoothie”
or “Purée” setting.
¼ tsp celery seed
2 ½ tsp hot sauce
2 tsp salt
½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
1 tbsp celery powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tbsp natural lime juice
Use the Tamper to push the ingredients into the bottom of the
blender. If desired, serve over ice with one ounce of vodka per glass.
To rim jars with Bloody Mary salt, moisten each glass rim with a
sliced lemon and dip the rim into salt on a plate. Garnish with lemon
wedges, a stalk of celery, and sprig of fresh thyme.
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Pear & Sweet
P otato
BABY FOOD
INGREDIENTS:
8 oz roasted turkey
breast, cubed
¾ cup cooked sweet potato
2 pears, cored and sliced
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat your oven to 350º F.
Prick a small sweet potato with a fork and place it on a cookie sheet
in the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes. If you are short on time, prick
the sweet potato with a fork and place it in the microwave on high
for 5 minutes.
Allow the sweet potato to cool slightly, then cut it in half and scoop
the interior into the blender.
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1-3 tbsp water
Add the turkey, cored pears, and olive oil to the blender with 1 tbsp
of water. Press the preset function “Purée” and use the Tamper to
move the food toward the blades. Once the ingredients are blended,
add more water to adjust the consistency- and pulse. If you want a
thinner consistency, add more water.
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Garlic
Cauliflower
Purée
INGREDIENTS:
1 head cauliower, washed,
cut into orets, and
steamed
3 tbsp fresh goat cheese
3 tbsp fresh parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Place the steamed cauliower, goat cheese, parmesan, salt, garlic
powder, and onion powder in your blender.
Purée the ingredients until smooth. Serve warm!
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
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Green
Goddess
DRESSING
INGREDIENTS:
2 tsp anchovy paste or 2-4
canned anchovies
1 small garlic clove, minced
¾ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all the ingredients together in the blender until smooth.
¼ cup chopped tarragon
3 tbsp chopped chives
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and black pepper
to taste
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CHERRY
ALMOND
HEALTH BARS
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup dates, pitted
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup almonds
DIRECTIONS:
Blend the dates, peanut butter, coconut oil, almonds, cherries, and
almond extract in the blender.
Add the quinoa and pulse just until combined. Scoop mixture into a
parchment lined baking dish and press down evenly.
Refrigerate until set and cut into rectangles or squares.
¼ cup dried cherries
½ tsp almond extract
¾ cup cooked quinoa
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MANGO
MARGARITA
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ cups frozen mango
chunks, thawed
½ cup tequila
¼ cup lime juice
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients on the “Smoothie” setting until desired
consistency is reached. Serve in margarita glasses.
2 ½ tbsp agave
1 ½ cup ice
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customer support
For product support, warranty, and maintenance related questions, please contact StoreBound directly at
1-800-898-6970 from 7AM - 7PM PST Monday - Friday, or by email at support@storebound.com.
PST
7am
to
7pm
MST
8am
to
8pm
CST
9am
to
9pm
EST
10am
to
10pm
REPAIRS
DANGER! Risk of electric shock! The Chef Series Digital Blender is an electrical appliance.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself under any circumstances.
Contact Customer Support regarding repairs to the appliance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Rating 1400 W
Stock#: DPB500_20170712_V1
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WARRANTY
STOREBOUND, LLC – 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your StoreBound product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one (1) year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal and intended household use.
Should any defect covered by the terms of the limited warranty be discovered within one (1) year, StoreBound,
LLC will repair or replace the defective part. To process a warranty claim, contact Customer Support at 1-800898-6970 for further assistance and instruction. A Customer Support agent will assist you by troubleshooting
minor problems. If troubleshooting fails to x the problem, a return authorization will be issued. Proof of
purchase indicating the date and place of purchase is required and should accompany the return. You must
also include your full name, shipping address, and telephone number. We are unable to ship returns to a PO
box. StoreBound will not be responsible for delays or unprocessed claims resulting from a purchaser’s failure
to provide any or all of the necessary information. Freight costs must be prepaid by the purchaser.
Send all inquiries to support@storebound.com.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CUSTOMER. STOREBOUND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts. Therefore, the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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